MAKE YOUR WIFE FEEL SPECIAL

From TODAY, Voices
Tuesday November 4, 2008

By Dr Bill Maier

Guys, do you want to help your wife feel special?

My friend, Dr Kevin Leman, has some great ideas.

First, make her feel pretty. Women need to know that their husbands are attracted to them, physically and emotionally.

Women are bombarded daily with images of what they need to look like in order to be desirable.

I don’t know any woman who feels like she measures up to those unrealistic standards. Tell your wife how attractive she is to you – do not just assume that she knows.

Let her know you are proud to be her husband. Take her hand in public and give her a kiss on the cheek every once in a while.

Give her flowers for no reason at all. Every husband gives his wife gifts on special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries, but if you really want to make your wife feel special, give her a gift simply because you love her.

MAKE YOUR WIFE FEEL SPECIAL

From TODAY, Voices
Monday November 3, 2008

By Dr Bill Maier

My friend, Dr Kevin Leman, has some great ideas to help your wife feel special.

1: Tell her how important she is
Most women take their roles as wives and mothers seriously, and husbands should acknowledge the things they do each day to keep the family going. Our wives need to feel loved and appreciated.

2: Value her opinion
Most women have great insight and instincts, especially when it comes to family matters. They usually know what’s going on in the home better than men do, and their ideas should hold a lot of weight when it comes to making decisions. Not only should we ask for their opinions, but we should also value their advice.

3: Show an interest in the things going on in their lives
It’s so easy to get caught up in our own worries and responsibilities and forget that our wives are usually just as busy as we are!

THE NEED FOR SELF-RESPECT

From TODAY, Voices
Friday October 31, 2008

By Dr James Dobson

Many of us spend a lot of time trying to gain the respect of others, but the truth is that the person we most need respect from is ourselves. Ms Fiona Campbell of Great Britain so longed for the admiration of others that she spent 11 years walking around the world.

Her goal was to make it into the Guinness Book of Records. Her long journey came to an end in February of 1994 at the northern tip of Scotland before thousands of fans. It was Ms Campbell’s finest day. At last, she had found admiration, but her heart was heavy because she knew she had cheated. While walking across the United States, she became weary and accepted a ride for 1,000 miles.

In the months to follow, the shame of having cheated drove her to drugs and alcohol. To ease her conscience, she made the trip to America and finished the 1,000-mile stretch in secret. But that didn’t help, so she called the Guinness office and asked that her name be removed from the record book, and she publicly apologised.

The lesson Ms Campbell learnt is a timeless one. It’s possible to live without the admiration of others. What we can’t live without is self-respect. One more thought: Isn’t it interesting that Ms Campbell is most respected for having the courage to admit her mistake and make it right?